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Work to interstate ramps delayed due to weather

Posted on August 24, 2015

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation had planned to begin working on all on and off ramps on northbound Interstate 29 between 1.5 miles south of Route O in Buchanan County and Business Route 71 in Andrew County this evening at 6 p.m. Weather over the weekend delayed other work and has pushed the ramp portion of the project back to Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Aug. 25-26.

Crews will work at each ramp on northbound I-29 where the ramp meets the interstate mainline beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Work will continue on the ramps on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 26. The contractor will build transitions from the new pavement on the interstate mainline to the ramp surface, working on half of each ramp at a time in order to leave the ramps open to traffic. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place during the work.

All work is planned to begin no earlier than 6 p.m. each evening, after peak travel times, and should be completed each day by 6 a.m. Motorists may experience delays both at the ramp locations and along the mainline, as slow-moving equipment must be transported between each ramp.

Teen dies in weekend crash in Worth County

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015

A 19-year-old was killed in a one vehicle crash in Worth County early Saturday morning.

Mitchell Charles of Grant City was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Pickup around 1:40 a.m. westbound on Mo-46 about 6 miles east of Sheridan when he lost control and went off the north side of the roadway. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol he over-corrected and crossed the center line then went back off the north side of the roadway and flipped the vehicle.

Charles was partially ejected and pronounced dead at the scene around 2:25 a.m. Two passengers, 18-year-old Dustyn Raunch of Blockton, Iowa and 18-year-old Shelby Thomas of Sheridan, Mo. were taken by private vehicle for treatment. Raunch was taken to SSM Healthcare with moderate injuries and Thomas was taken to SSM Healthcare with minor injuries.

Obituaries for Aug 21-23

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015

Larry D. Hunt
1939-2015

Larry D. Hunt 76, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born January 31, 1939 in Booneville, MO, son of Opal and Charles Hunt. He graduated from Central High School and attended 2 years of college at the Electronic Institute in Kansas City. He married Carol Belz on May 1, 1959 and she survives of the home. He retired from Buchanan County Western Division as a Bridge Supervisor, he also worked at Renzenberger Transportation for Railroad. He enjoyed raising and showing horses, and Basenji Registered Dogs, and was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Agency Masonic Lodge AFAM, and the Faucett Lions Club. Larry was preceded in death by his father Charles Hunt, mother and step father Opal and Leo Harvey, three brothers, William, Jewell, and Paul Hunt. Survivors include wife, Carol Hunt of the home, three daughters, Andrea (Dave) Glidewell of Valrico, FL, Lisa (Randy) Glidewell of St. Joseph, MO, and Dallas Hunt of Dekalb, MO, nine grandchildren: Eric Gildewell, Alexis Marshall, Tristan James, Nicholas Glidewell, Kane Glidewell, Mackenzie McKnight, Madison Johnson, Ziba Hunt, and Zane Hunt, 9 great grandchildren and a sister, Mary Lou (Keith) Kinert of Kansas City, MO.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at 11:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church, Fr. Vincent Rogers, and Father Evan Harkins Con-Celebrants. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 pm, Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the St. James School, and St. James Church. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Johnny Emery Harvey
1957-2015

Johnny Emery Harvey, 58, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, August 21, 2015.
Johnny is survived by many family and friends.
Farewell Services will be held at a later date. A register book is available at the funeral home. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Myrl Lloyd Sartain
1920-2015

Myrl Lloyd Sartain was born October 26, 1920 in Howard County, MO and passed away August 22, 2015 at Diversicare in St. Joseph.
After serving in the navy during WWII, he went to Kansas City where he worked as a barber. Moving to St. Joseph in 1985, he was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Clara Patterson Sartain, by a great grandson, Bobby Horton, his parents, Clarence and Annie Sartain, and 6 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Horton, and husband Bob of St. Joseph, three sons: Don Sartain of St. Joseph, Aaron Sartain of Maysville, Phillip Sartain and wife Maralee of Pensacola, FL, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral home, the family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, the interment will be at the Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

Willis T. Richter
1938 – 2015

Willis T. Richter, 77, St. Joseph, MO passed from this life on Monday, August 17, 2015 in St. Joseph, MO. He was born February 9, 1938 in DeKalb County, MO. to Fred & Elpha (Petty) Richter. He graduated from Union Star High School in 1956. In 1961 he married Dianna Hector and she preceded him in death in 1990. In 1992, he married Sally Garber and she survives of the home.
Willis loved his family and friends and the time he spent with them. He worked at Crouch Brothers, ONC, McLean, and Yellow Freight. He was a member of the 4 Million Mile Safe Driving Club for his impeccable driving record. He was currently working for Missouri Auto Dealers Exchange. He was a collector of model semi tractor trailers, an avid camper, and a St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a member of St. Joseph Eagles Lodge since 1967. He also was a reserve in the Army National Guard.
Survivors include his wife Sally of the home; one son, Jeffrey (Paula) Richter of Savannah; two daughters, Carmen (Michael) Regan of St. Louis; and Sutton (Greg) Smith of Kansas City; ten grandchildren, Skyler, Spencer, and Preston Richter, Payton Lehr, Delaney and Shannon Regan, Mandi Moutray, Katie Jess, and Bethany and Bryce Ruoff; one great-grandson, Cooper Richter. Three brothers, Robert Lee Richter of Savannah, Herman Dale (Donna) Richter of Lee’s Summit, and Marvin Richter of Silver City, Iowa; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Dianna, and sister, Marjorie Campbell.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM, at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home in Savannah, MO. A Celebration of Willie’s Life will be Friday, August 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at Breit–Hawkins Funeral Home; Savannah. Burial will follow in Memorial Park, St. Joseph, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.

Willis Raymond Deering
1940 – 2015

Willis R. Deering, 75, of Fillmore, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in Oregon, MO. He was born March 2, 1940 in Whitesville, MO. to Raymond and Rachel (Clements) Deering. On January 21, 1967 Willis married Lois D. Rehm in Craig, MO and she survives of the home.

Willis cherished and loved his family and friends and the time he spent with them. He worked for over twenty years as a truck driver at Armour and Seitz. He enjoyed the farm where he raised horses and cattle. He restored a 1965 Ford truck and Participated in local parades. Willis liked having coffee and playing cards with friends.

Survivors include his wife, Lois of the home; three sons, Shane (Brooke) Deering, Savannah, MO, Shannon (Susan) Deering, Fillmore, MO, Scott (Sara) Deering, Maryville, MO; one daughter, Kimberly (Shawn) Lyon, Savannah, MO; seven grandchildren, Cade, Keelyn, Breanna, Bradley, Jacey, Audrey, and Cutter. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Deering and sister, Wilda Hill.

Public visitation with the family will be Friday, August 21, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, at Breit – Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO. A Celebration of Willie’s Life will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bennett Lane Cemetery, Savannah MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hands of Hope Hospice.

Esther L. Elardo
1926 – 2015

Esther Lorene Elardo, 88, St. Joseph, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was a life-long resident of St. Joseph, MO and was born on November 7, 1926 to James Elmer and Emma (Agee) Gossett.
Esther married Carl James Elardo, Jr. on November 15, 1946, in St. Joseph, MO and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2015.
She loved spending time with her family and provided care in her home to countless children. She loved baking, sewing and crocheting. Esther enjoyed the competition of games and played to win no matter how old her opponent. Having played softball throughout her life, she was also a fan of baseball and followed the Royals and the Atlanta Braves.
Survivors include a son, Larry (Dianne) Elardo, Groveland, MA; three daughters, Susan (Randy) Stuber, Polson, MT, Cathy McKim, Angela (John) Durr; all of St. Joseph, MO; eight grandchildren, Nathan, Neil, Nicholas Stuber, Megan Berg, Mallory McKim, Kyle & Nicola Elardo, and Abby Durr; three great-grandchildren. Her parents; and three brothers, Charles, James and Ellis Gossett, preceded her in death.
Celebration of Life will be 2 PM Friday, August 21, 2015 at Wyatt Park Christian Church, St. Joseph. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Public visitation and family receiving hours will be 5 to 7 PM Thursday at the church, St. Joseph, MO. Arrangements entrusted to Gladden – Stamey Funeral Home, St. Joseph, MO. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to children’s ministries at Wyatt Park Christian Church or Hope United Church of Christ, Cosby, MO.

DWI Task Force results

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015

Platte County authorities say the Northland DWI Task Force made 16 DWI arrests at a pair of DWI checkpoints Saturday.

Two DWI checkpoints were conducted on August 22, 2015, on 152 Highway at Platte Purchase Road from midnight until 4am. Checkpoints were placed on both eastbound and westbound 152 Highway. The checkpoints were a combined effort with the Northland DWI Task Force.

The checkpoints were dedicated to the memory of Donald Rippy. Mr. Rippy was killed by an intoxicated driver near 152 Highway and I-435, in Platte County, in 2014. Mr. Rippy’s family was present at the checkpoints.

A total of 914 vehicles were checked between the two checkpoints. The following arrests were made as a result of the two checkpoints:

* 15 — DWI Arrests (Alcohol)
* 1 — DWI Arrest (Drugs)
* 1 — Felony drug arrest
* 3 — Misdemeanor drug arrests
* 1 — Resisting arrest
* 8 — Non-moving arrest
* 3 — Driving with a suspended license arrests
* 7 — Driving without a valid operator’s arrests

The Northland DWI Task Force included the Platte County Sheriff’s Office, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas City Police Department, the Gladstone Police Department, Liberty Police Department, Kearney Police Department, Smithville Police Department, Excelsior Springs Police Department, Riverside Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Crash kills son of local firefighter

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015

The son of a St Joseph firefighter was killed in a motorcycle accident at the Belt and Pear Sunday evening.

Traffic investigators said Killian Clay, 21, died when his motorcycle crashed into a car at the intersection.

An investigation continues. There were no other injuries.

Mr. Clay was a Central High School graduate, according to social-media postings.

(Video) Demolished grain storage facility destroyed by fire

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015

St Joseph police and fire officials warned motorists away from the area of 8th and Mitchell early Monday morning as crews put out a fire that was visible for miles.

Officials say the Schreiber Mill, a grain storage facility, was recently torn down, but caught around 1am Monday. There were no injuries.

By 3am, crews were also dousing neighboring buildings to prevent the fire from spreading.

Troopers urge caution ahead of Labor Day weekend

Posted on August 23, 2015August 21, 2015

Troopers are asking drivers to use caution ahead of Labor Day travel after traffic fatalities jumped up 13 percent last weekend in Missouri.

As of August 17 519 people had died in traffic crashes so far this year in Missouri. That was up 13 percent from the same time last year.

As the Missouri State Highway Patrol prepares for the upcoming Labor Day holiday it’s reminding drivers to use caution.

In 2014, six people were killed and 369 injured in Missouri over the Labor Day holiday in 901 traffic crashes. Of that total, troopers worked 274 traffic crashes, which included 120 injuries and three of the fatalities over the 2014 Labor Day holiday. Troopers arrested 94 people for driving while intoxicated during last year’s holiday weekend.

The 2015 counting period for the Labor Day holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, September 4, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2015.

“The important theme here is: Drivers made errors resulting in traffic crashes. Traffic crashes can be prevented. Fatalities don’t have to happen,” said Colonel J. Bret Johnson. “If your vehicle leaves the right side of the roadway, please follow these important steps: 1) Don’t panic and don’t overcorrect! 2) Ease off the gas pedal and stay off the brake pedal. 3) Turn your wheel about 1/8th of a turn to the left to get back on the road. When the tires hit pavement again, turn the wheel 1/4th of a turn to the right.”

The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) over the Labor Day holiday weekend. All available officers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways enforcing Missouri’s speed limit, seat belt, and alcohol laws, in addition to being available to assist motorists.

Troopers throughout the state will participate in a special enforcement operation on September 4 and again on September 7. This operation will include Interstates 29, 44, 55, and 70, and U.S. Highways 60 and 61. Troopers will be targeting all traffic violations, and be especially vigilant of aggressive driving violations.

“The Patrol encourages everyone to have a safe Labor Day holiday,” said Colonel Johnson. “Please buckle up in your vehicle and wear a life jacket on or near water. If you witness criminal activity or experience an emergency—whether you’re on a highway or on the water— call the Patrol’s Emergency Report Line at 1 (800) 525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive, whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don’t become a statistic.”

Hattie Davish Mystery set in St. Joseph

Posted on August 23, 2015August 21, 2015

Anna Loan-Wilsey writes the Hattie Davish Mysteries series which is set in various cities in the late 19th century. The series features traveling secretary and dilettante detective Hattie Davish– a private secretary to the late 19th century’s rich and famous. Each book takes place in a different historic town. Her latest book, the fourth in the series, is set in St. Joseph, Missouri, Hattie’s hometown. Praised by Publishers Weekly for her meticulous research and sturdy characters, Loan-Wilsey visited the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau and the St. Joseph Museum as she was writing the book. On Saturday, August 29, Loan-Wilsey will be on hand at the Glore Psychiatric Museum, 3406 Frederick Avenue, to share how she developed the plot using what she discovered in St. Joseph. The book talk/meet & greet will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

In A Deceptive Homecoming, Hattie returns to her hometown to find it bustling with commerce, electric streetcars, and secrets as she explores some familiar places, including the home of an infamous outlaw, the town cemetery, and the State Lunatic Asylum. During the author’s appearance, Museum visitors can visit the section of the hospital tunnel system that is described in the book.

“I’m grateful to Sarah Elder, curator of collections at the St. Joseph Museums, for her willingness walk me through what is now the Glore Psychiatric Museum, which is part of what was once the State Lunatic Asylum No. 2. Her insights into the history of St. Joseph were invaluable. I also have to thank the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, especially Mary Supple, for going out of their way to be helpful and welcoming. I left their office loaded with historical research materials, a contact list of experts, and the address for a local tea room. A true Midwestern welcome!” said author Anna Loan-Wilsey.”

The event will be held at the Glore Psychiatric Museum on Saturday, August 29, at 2 p.m. Copies of A Deceptive Homecoming will be available for purchase and the author will autograph them on request until 4 p.m. The presentation is free. Admission to the museum is $6 adults, $5 seniors, and $4 for students. Children six and under and museum members are free. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the Glore Psychiatric Museum at 816-232-8471 or visit stjosephmuseum.org or https://www.facebook.com/gloremuseum.

Trails West!® brings back Community Worship Service, Sanctus Real takes the stage

Posted on August 23, 2015August 21, 2015

A Community Worship Service is being held as part of the finale to the 2015 Trails West!® festival.

The festival opens on Sunday, at 11 a.m. for just a $2 wristband, which can be purchased at the gates, or from local churches. If you already have a Trails West!® button or t-shirt that will also get you in.

Shannen White, Trails West!® co-chair, feels “Trails West!® is one of the many reason why we love St. Joseph. Let’s band together and make St. Joseph an even stronger community. We are a city with passion, talent and heart. We all have a heart for the city.”

Scott Hawkins, Teaching Pastor at the Edge, opens the main stage Sunday at 1 p.m., followed by the Mid City Excellence Praise Dancers and the Word of Faith Community Praise Christian Fellowship. The Praise Dancers will be front and center and invite you to participate and worship with them.

Following the dancers, Reverend Bryan Gregory, Senior Pastor at Brookdale Presbyterian Church, will speak on “Seeking the good of the City” going along with the Trails West!® festival theme, “heART for the City.”

After the community worship service, Christian band Sanctus Real takes the main stage. Sanctus Real is a multiple Grammy-nominated Christian rock band who has topped the Christian Billboard charts for almost 20 years. Festival attendees will recognize songs like “Beautiful Day,” “Everything About You,” “The Fight Song,” “Forgiven,” “We Need Each Other” and “Lead Me.”

I-29 to divert traffic in Holt County

Posted on August 22, 2015August 21, 2015

OREGON, Mo. – Beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, all traffic on Interstate 29, both northbound and southbound, will be rerouted to the on and off ramps at Exit 67, the south Oregon exit. Contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation will remove the U.S. Route 59 bridge over I-29 overnight and plan to reopen at least one lane of I-29 in each direction by 6 a.m. the following day.

During the bridge removal process, there will be no access to U.S. Route 59 from southbound I-29 and travelers on U.S. Route 59 will be unable to access southbound I-29 at this location. In addition, Ventura Drive will be inaccessible from northbound I-29. Throughout the bridge reconstruction project, northbound motorists on I-29 will not be able to access U.S. Route 59 to Oregon at Exit 67. Motorists will need to use caution during this work and may experience some delays.

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.